Gislason celebrates Christmas on skis - an exciting debut!

Gislason celebrates Christmas on skis - an exciting debut!

Österreich, Österreich - Alfred Gislason, the coach of the German national handball team, goes into a new season with a special festive day: he will enjoy the skiing and slope air for the first time at Christmas. "I spend the festive season with skiing for the first time," said the 65-year-old Icelander of the German Press Agency. Instead of spending the holidays with his family in Iceland, he has decided to visit Austria's mountains. When returning to an earlier hobby, Gislason is optimistic. "I drove skiing until I was 14 years old. Then I switched to handball and only stood on skis two years ago-after 49 years," explains Gislason, who led the DHB selection in summer at the Olympic Games. Despite his long break, he quickly felt safe on the boards.

a festival of changes

GISLASON reports that it will be a change for him, also with regard to eating habits: While in Iceland typically smoked lamb meat comes on the table, he will enjoy "anything else" in Austria. In view of the upcoming World Cup, which is in the starting blocks from January 14 to February 2, 2025, he sees his health. Even if something should happen to him when skiing, "I will still be on the sidelines at the World Cup," says Gislason, who in no way wants to be prevented from this new experience.

Alfred Gislason, born on September 7, 1959 in Akureyri, Iceland, has made an impressive career as a player and as a coach. His trainer stations led him to the THW Kiel and SC Magdeburg. With his success in handball, including several titles in Germany and the Champions League, he has established himself as one of the top coaches in international circles. Gislason, who is known for his strategic way of thinking, also worked for the Icelandic national team and is a successful mentor of young talents. He has repeatedly demonstrated his versatile career and skills on the edge of the field over the years, so that the anticipation for the upcoming World Cup only increases. Further insights into his career can be found on the Wikipedia page for Alfreð Gíslason.